Ibukun Adebayo-Thomas Calls for Robust Policy Framework to Support SMEs
By Genesis Ogiri ABUJA — Dr. Ibukun Adebayo-Thomas, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Today's Bukka, has called for a robust and business-friendly policy framework to support the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria, saying the country's hardworking and innovative youths require an enabling environment to translate their ideas into sustainable businesses. Adebayo-Thomas made the call at an entrepreneurship summit held at the Cyprian Ekwensi Centre for Arts and Culture, Area 10, Abuja, where she addressed journalists and participants on the challenges confronting business owners and the need for stronger collaboration between government and the private sector. She said Nigerian youths possess the determination, resilience and ingenuity to succeed in business but stressed that their efforts must be supported by policies that encourage innovation, strengthen enterprise development and create opportunities for sustainable economic growth....